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Sitting in class 6 hours a day

I've been in a PN program for three months. It's a ft M-F program with lecture 3 out of the 5 days. We sit for 6 hours and my body feels like it's slowly falling apart. My lower legs feel like tree trunks! During our lunch a few other classmates and I walk around the school but it doesn't seem to be aliveating the fluid retention I'm experiencing. I've also been walking on my treadmill when I've got time 2-3 x a week. Besides the pain and uncomfort this creates I'm concerned it's effecting my ability to stay focused. I squirm so much during lecture that I'm missing important information. Are there any suggestions you guys have? :(

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    Maybe an exercise band around your ankles so you can use your muscles a bit? I would jog during breaks if I were you. Even with a 10 minute break I would try to get out and jog around the building. That helps your focus so much!

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    Also might try compression stockings. They should help the fatigued legs as well.

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    Compression socks are awesome! I wear them everyday to work and they make a HUGE difference!

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    I bought a pair and have been wearing them for the past week. What a difference!!!!

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    Got some compression socks and what a difference! Thank you for the suggestion!!!!!

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    Got some compression socks and what a difference! Thank you for the suggestion!!!!!

    Yay! I'm glad they are helping.

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    Re fidgeting...I like to move a lot, too. Something I do is use a lot of different colored pens/highlighters while taking notes. It helps keep my brain engaged and my body moving.

    I switch pen colors when we move on to a new idea.

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